Supercentenarian dies at 111
Supercentenarian Julia Kabance's independence may have been part of the reason she lived so long, she said. Because she never married, “I could do whatever I wanted,” Kabance told a reporter two years ago.
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Kansas ‘cautiously braced’ for surge
A Kansas public health official warned Wednesday that coronavirus pandemic indicators are no longer improving. Ximena Garcia, a physician and an adviser to Gov.
‘It’s an invasion of privacy’
A high-ranking Republican lawmaker who is running for statewide office wants the upcoming special session to put an end to COVID-19 contact tracing, calling the practice an invasion of privacy. Sen.
Make space for ‘Office’ companion, ‘1619 Project’
In search of something good to read? USA TODAY’s Barbara VanDenburgh scopes out the shelves for this week’s hottest new book releases. 1.
Area redistricting meeting locations announced
This week the Kansas Legislative Research Department announced a series of town hall meetings f for community feedback for redistricting efforts would go on, despite the Legislature meeting in a special session called by members to discuss federal COVID-19 mandates.
Healthcare navigators assisting with open enrollment
In 2014, a man in his fifties showed up at GraceMed Health Clinic in Wichita, asking about his options for buying health insurance. He hadn’t bothered with coverage before.
Schmidt wants ag-gag law reinstated
Attorney General Derek Schmidt filed a formal request Wednesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling that struck down a Kansas law restricting recordings at industrial farming sites.
Area artists exhibit to open
The art of McPherson County artisans Ann Zerger and Chip Parker will be taking to an outdoor stage this winter, when the duo's "Parallels" opens fully at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains. Zerger and Parker are behind Prairie Works Design Inc., a Moundridgebased studio.
Secrecy shrouds football call
Fort Scott Community College’s once proud football program collapsed amid poor on-field performances, high personnel turnover and a player’s death. The team’s downfall went from the top-ranked program to nonexistent in 12 years.
Agricultural exports up from last year
Although the supply chain is wobbling, several experts say agricultural exports are continuing to thrive — especially in the Chinese market. Gregg Doud, former U.S.